How to drive the unpaved road to Gospel Peak in Idaho?
Gospel Peak is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.416m (7,926ft) above sea level located in Idaho County, in the US state of Idaho.
Where is Gospel Peak?
The pass is located in the western part of Idaho, within the Nez Perce National Forest.
Is Gospel Peak worth the drive?
The road provides great views of Upper Gospel Lake from above. And four states can be seen from the top including the Wallowa Mountains in Oregon, Bitterroots of Montana and the Blue Mountains and prairies of southeast Washington.
Is the road to Gospel Peak unpaved?
The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Forest Road 444 (Gospel Road). 4wd vehicle is recommended. It comprises steep parts and narrow sections.
How long is the road to Gospel Peak?
The road is 6.8 miles long starting from the recently paved NF-221 Road.
Is the road to Gospel Peak open year-round?
Set high in the Gospel Crags Group, the road is not seasonally maintained, and totally impassable in winters.
Pic: Bill Williams